Deputy President William Ruto has promised to provide internet connectivity to every Kenyan under his government
Ruto says should he form government, he will deliver 100,000 Kilometers of fibre optic highway in five years to enhance internet connectivity across the country
He added that the Kenya Kwanza government will take advantage of the existing electricity grid to speed growth and enhance digitization across the country.
Speaking Thursday night when he launched the Kenya Kwanza manifesto at Kasarani Stadium, DP Ruto said the fiber will be extended from the current 10,000 to 100,000 in the next 5 years if he clinches presidency.
“We already have a 10,000-fiber optic backbone that goes all the way to every subcounty and serves 60 percent of the population. In the next five years, we want to extend that to 100,000,” he stated.
He further said that under his administration ,every home, school or hospital that will be attached to the grid will have internet connectivity.
“In five years, we will close the digital gap and every Kenyan will have access to the internet. The many young people who today are struggling with bundles and want to do their things on internet, they will have an opportunity to do so with ease,” he said.
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